Whether you’re concepting characters, props, or full environments, Layer’s 3D tools let you generate high-quality models in minutes - no modeling skills required.
Using powerful integrations with leading models like Tripo AI, Trellis 3D, and Rodin, you can generate low-poly and stylized models, textured characters, and even rigged 3D assets, all guided by your text prompt or 2D reference. It’s a fast and intuitive way to bring 3D ideas to life directly in your creative workflow.
What you can do in 3D Forging
Prompt-to-Model Generation
Describe your asset in natural language and Layer will generate a corresponding 3D model. Great for everything from rough concepting to first-pass assets.
Image-to-3D
Upload a reference image or sketch to generate a 3D model that matches the visual input - perfect for visual continuity between 2D and 3D phases.
Low-Poly, Stylized Outputs
Perfect for mobile games or stylized projects, Layer can generate clean, low-poly models that are ready for blockouts or direct use in your pipeline.
Texture and Color Generation
Layer can generate textured models, automatically applying materials that align with your prompt. This helps visualize the final look without manual UV work.
Rigged Character Models
For supported styles and workflows, you can generate rigged characters that are ready for animation or in-game implementation.
Export to Your Pipeline
Download your models in standard 3D formats for use in Unity, Unreal, Blender, or other 3D tools.
When to use it
3D Forging is ideal when you’re moving from visual ideation to production - especially when you need fast, editable 3D assets for prototyping, layout, or even direct use in your game or app. It’s perfect for teams who want to rapidly iterate on 3D ideas without slowing down for traditional modeling. Whether you’re testing ideas, building content at scale, or bridging the gap between 2D and 3D pipelines, 3D Forging gives you a fast and flexible starting point.
UI Overview
3D Forging Panel
 | 3D model selection panel This is where you will access all of your 3D models available in your workspace. |
 | Generation Guidance Selection Select between using an image to generate the 3D model or use Text to Generate the 3D Model. |
 | Image Upload (if generating img to 3D) Upload the reference image that you’d like to generate into a 3D model. Select the file from your drive then Drag and Drop from your local files. |
 | Generate textures For when you need a textured 3D model. Note: Feature only available on supported 3D generation models. |
 | T/A Pose Generate a character model into a T/A pose. Feature only available on supported base models. |
 | Face Limit Set the number of faces generated in your 3D model. Feature is only available on supported base models. |